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When baling hay, one of the decisions a producer must make is what type of bale binding to use. Hay binding materials include hemp twine, polypropylene twine, sisal twine, net wrap and others. This blog will discuss hemp twine. What is hemp? Hemp is a plant with thin stalks and compound palmate leaves. Its flowers are small and greenish yellow. Though hemp originated in central Asia, it is now grown in temperate regions throughout the world. Not to be confused with cannabis, the source of …

Last month we shared the first blog in a three part series answering the question, “Why buy your baler from us?”. That blog, which can be found here, discussed our obsession with quality. This month, we will give another reason why you should feel confident making a baler purchase from Tractor Tools Direct--we offer products with unique features not found on other brands. First off, our balers are not the same as others you may have seen. Yes, I know - when you first start researching mini …

Here at Tractor Tools Direct, we’ve built our business on 100% customer satisfaction - it’s who we are. If our balers didn’t help us meet this level of satisfaction, we wouldn’t be selling them. There are three big reasons why a baler purchase from Tractor Tools Direct is a great choice. At Tractor Tools Direct we: Are obsessed with quality. Offer products with unique features not found on other brands. Provide top-notch customer service and support. So why should you buy your baler from us? …

The pasture has been cut, dried, and raked into windrows. It's hay day! Here are some tips to make baling day with your Ibex  TX31 Mini Round Baler run smoothly. Before heading to the field: Baling days are typically hot days, so dress in lightweight, light-colored clothing. Long sleeves and long pants are best for protecting your arms and legs from cuts and scratches when collecting bales. Be sure to bring along a large water jug so you can stay hydrated. Pack a tool kit with …